Deep Purple – In Rock (1970)

“First, I have to talk about the singing. Up till this time, I had never heard a bloke sing that high before. But it's great - I love it!

“And, of course, you’ve got Ritchie Blackmore. This is the record that made me and so many other people take notice of him. Great touch, great note choices and tremendous style. He’s his own guy on In Rock. Also, there’s the way in which he blended the guitar with the organ – the two sounded very right together. Excellent group musicianship.”